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Midland, TX vs Oakland, CA

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- Oakland is 0% more densely populated than Midland.
- People are 27.9% less likely to be married in Oakland.
- The Median Age is 5.6 years older in Oakland.
 Midland, TXOakland, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock437,548329,725,481
 Female Population48.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.938.4
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 Population - 2010111,272  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock399,484285,036,114
 Population - 199089,443  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock6.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now64.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,828.393.4
 Land Area74.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock22.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Midland, TXOakland, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Midland, TXOakland, CAUnited States
 White41.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock21.6%12.2%
 Asian2.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock27.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Midland, TXOakland, CAUnited States
 Married Population57.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.9%50.2%
 Never Married28.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.3%10.8%
 Widowed4.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.582.60
 Households50,371  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock91,23580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children39.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households16,035  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Midland    36 Reviews
Dee · Midland, TX
One of the kindest and caring people on earth
Over 5 years ago

We came from Central CA to Midland, TX for work. We love this amazing city. People are kind, caring & thoughtful. We love the neighborhood and people ate so giving of  More

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Noneof · Midland, TX
Mixed Feelings -- Good and Bad
Over 6 years ago

I lived in Midland for 10 years (about 20 years ago) and have returned for family reasons. Have noticed Midland has really grown and is sprawling out along I20 toward  More

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Devin · Midland, TX
A paradox
Over 7 years ago

Midland is somewhat of a paradox, people move here for the job opportunities. You live here so that you can make a good living, but all your money goes to the high cost  More

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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews
Brian · Oakland, CA
Had Potential, Had Hope, Now Extinguished
Over 4 years ago

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Dam · Alameda, CA
Fun to visit
Over 5 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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Fritz · Oakland, CA
Watching the destruction of a beautiful city!
Over 5 years ago

I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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